Rudyard Kipling's beloved masterpiece. Composed of seven tales, each one accompanied by a poem, "The Jungle Book" is a coming of age fantasy that introduces a lush, colorful world full of adventure and danger. The story of Mowgli, the man-cub who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera and Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes.